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Frontline workers could get up to $1,000 each.<\/p>\n
HARTFORD, Conn. – Many people have never stopped working during the pandemic, and the Connecticut State Comptroller’s Office is now saying “thank you” to these essential workers. <\/p>\n
They have allocated 30 million dollars for the Premium payment<\/a> program Frontline workers could get up to $1,000 each. It is for private sector employees only, not federal, state or municipal workers.<\/p>\n RELATED: Connecticut essential workers can apply for $1,000 ‘hero’ pay<\/strong><\/p>\n There are specific requirements that people must meet to apply:<\/p>\n Employed as an essential worker in CT from March 10, 2020 to May 7, 2022. Cannot work from home Not employed by a federal, state, or municipal government agency. Earned $149,999 or less.<\/p>\n Applications are available to the public right now<\/a>but the deadline is not until October 1st. The comptroller emphasizes that the money will not be given on a first-come, first-served basis. <\/p>\n Subscribe to FOX61 newsletters: <\/strong>Morning forecast, morning headlines, evening headlines<\/p>\n “We want to make sure everyone gets the same treatment and that payments are adjusted as needed,” said Natalie Braswell of the CT State Comptroller’s Office.<\/p>\n They have a total of $30 million to distribute and it will be distributed as follows:<\/p>\n $1,000 for those making less than $100,000 a year $500 for part-time workers Less money for those making more than $100,000 a year. The limit is $150,000, these people will get less than a thousand.<\/p>\n RELATED: No, Social Security Recipients Not Getting New $1,400 Stimulus Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n This all took place in a soft launch last week and already 30,000 people have shown interest.<\/p>\n Braswell said those selected should see their checks arrive in the mail within 60 days of the Oct. 1 deadline.<\/p>\n Julia LeBlanc is a reporter for FOX61 News. She can be reached at jleblanc@fox61.com Follow her Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> i Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or something in mind that you want to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at newstips@fox61.com<\/p>\n